Food Service Worker I

Kent State • Kent, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in food preparation and related food service activities. Reports to Food Service Manager, Food Service General Manager, or other designated supervisor.

Requirements

• Must acquire the Ohio Department of Health's Level Two certification in Food Protection during the employee's probationary period.
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils
• Apply sanitation standards
• Read (e.g., computer generated production sheets), write (e.g., to fill out forms, inventory counts), and accurately follow oral and written instructions to include recipes
• Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate percentages)
• Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 50 pounds
• Apply appropriate safety practices
• Communicate with University personnel and public (e.g., to speak to patrons)
• Maintain accurate records

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience or completion of vocational education program in food preparation and service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and tears down service lines; serves on lines; portions, slices and wraps food; sets and clears tables; sets up and clears carts; gets supplies from storage; washes pots and pans; and operates dishwashing machine.
• Cleans and prepares vegetables and fruits for cooking or serving; makes sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages; toasts, grills and fries foods.
• Cleans work, serving, dining, and receiving areas; sweeps and mops floors, washes walls, cleans and shampoos carpets, cleans glass and windows, and empties trash.
• Informs assigned supervisor of preparation, serving equipment, supply and food requirements, problems and shortages; may maintain records.
• May reheat prepared foods.
• May assist Cooks; may train and direct student employees in food service procedures; may participate in training new employees.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed